light fixtures — electrical devices that are permanently attached to provide light in a building
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: electrical devices that are permanently attached to provide light in a building
Pronunciation (IPA): /laɪt ˈfɪkstʃərz/
Example Sentences
- The fancy restaurant's crystal light fixtures cost more than my car!
- Our office light fixtures are so old, they still use floppy disks for power.
- The electrician will install new LED light fixtures throughout the building.
light fixtures
NOUN[/laɪt ˈfɪkstʃərz/]
electrical devices that are permanently attached to provide light in a building
an interior designer points upward while explaining different lighting options to a homeowner. She gestures toward a elegant chandelier hanging from the ceiling and wall-mounted sconces beside a doorway. The homeowner nods thoughtfully as he examines how each lighting device is wired directly into the electrical system. Warm light glows from each permanently attached fixture, illuminating the room's furniture and decorations. Both people admire how the installed lighting creates perfect ambiance throughout the space. electrical devices that are permanently attached to provide light in a building
Light fixtures illuminate both pictures and scriptures!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Light derives from Old English 'leoht', cognate with Germanic roots meaning illumination or radiance. Fixture comes from Latin 'figere' (to fasten or fix), which developed through Old French into Middle English to denote something permanently attached or secured.
Breakdown
light (Old English 'leoht', illumination) + fixture (Latin 'figere', to fix or fasten + -ure, noun suffix). The compound literally denotes a lighting apparatus permanently installed or affixed to a structure.
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📝Examples
“The fancy restaurant's crystal light fixtures cost more than my car!”
“Our office light fixtures are so old, they still use floppy disks for power.”
“The electrician will install new LED light fixtures throughout the building.”
“Energy-efficient light fixtures can significantly reduce electricity bills.”
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